McDonald was the youngest of his parents' seven children; his nickname stemmed from a childhood occurrence with mosquitos. He went with his older brother to Michigan in the early 1930s and joined The Lonesome Cowboys in Detroit; the group was successful on local radio, and McDonald played with them up until drafted in 1943.
Upon his discharge, McDonald returned to Detroit and made appearances on local television; his first recordings followed in 1950, with Johnnie White & His Rough Rides. McDonald moved to Los Angeles the next year and secured a slot playing on Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree. Signing to Capitol Records, he released the single "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" in 1952, which became a nationwide hit. He continued recording for Capitol until 1959, with his last release for the label being the full-length album The Country's Best.
He switched labels from Capitol to Columbia in 1959, and the label demanded that he continue releasing country songs, rather than the rockabilly sound he had been experimenting with for the past few years. He scored several hits on the Billboard Country charts, including "This Old Heart" (1960; #21), "Call Me Mr. Brown" (1963; #9), "Big Chief Buffalo Nickel (Desert Blues)" (1966; #29), and "Mabel" (1967; #28). He also appeared on the Grand Ole Opry in these years.
McDonald died as a result of a heart attack on March 31, 1968.
You Oughta See Grandma Rock
Skeets McDonald Lyrics
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She ain't had a kiss since I don't know when
She grabbed a stranger a-passin' by
She said, let's go daddy before I die
Oh, you oughta see grandma rock
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock
You oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock
Well she grabbed grandpa from his rockin' chair
She said, let's go daddy, don't be a square
He hit the floor and a-let out a moan
About three shakes and he'd go-go-go
You oughta see grandma rock
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock
Yeah! You oughta see grandma rock
Well, old grandpa he'd go wearin' a frown
He can't keep up and she won't slow down
He can't find a bottle, strong enough
To satisfy her when she struts her stuff
Oh, you oughta see grandma rock
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
You oughta see grandma rock
Yeah, rock-rock-rock-grandmammie
The song "You Ought to See Grandma Rock" by Skeets McDonald is a lively and energetic tune about an elderly woman who loves to dance and have fun. The lyrics describe her as an old and grey woman who hasn't had a kiss in a long time. She grabs a passing stranger and asks him to dance with her before she dies. The song then goes on to describe how everybody in their block is jumping and dancing along with her. The chorus repeats the line "you oughta see grandma rock" several times, emphasizing the fun and energy of the scene.
The lyrics also mention the woman's husband, grandpa, who gets pulled into the dancing scene as well, although he can't keep up with her. The song portrays the woman as wild and energetic, while grandpa is left struggling to keep up. The lyrics suggest that she is strong-willed and independent, happy to dance and have fun regardless of age or any other limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Well out sits granny, old and grey
An elderly woman is sitting outside, old and grey.
She ain't had a kiss since I don't know when
It's been a long time since she's received a kiss.
She grabbed a stranger a-passin' by
She took hold of a passerby.
She said, let's go daddy before I die
She said, let's go (have some fun), daddy, before I die.
Oh, you oughta see grandma rock
You should witness grandma's lively dancing.
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
Indeed, you should witness grandma's dancing.
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
She's gotten everyone in the neighborhood excited.
Well, you oughta see grandma rock
Again, you really should see grandma's dancing.
You oughta see grandma rock
You should see her dance.
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
Everyone in the neighborhood is enthusiastic about her dancing.
Well she grabbed grandpa from his rockin' chair
She pulled grandpa away from his chair.
She said, let's go daddy, don't be a square
She encouraged him to come along and not be boring.
He hit the floor and a-let out a moan
Grandpa stumbled and groaned.
About three shakes and he'd go-go-go
After a few dance moves, he was full of energy and ready to go.
You oughta see grandma rock
Once again, you ought to see grandma's dancing.
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
Yes, you really should see grandma's lively dance moves.
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
Her dancing got everyone in the neighborhood excited.
You oughta see grandma rock
You should see grandma dance.
Yeah! You oughta see grandma rock
Absolutely! You should witness grandma's lively dance moves.
Well, old grandpa he'd go wearin' a frown
Old grandpa would go along looking sad.
He can't keep up and she won't slow down
He can't keep pace and she won't slow down for him.
He can't find a bottle, strong enough
He can't find a strong enough drink.
To satisfy her when she struts her stuff
Even alcohol can't keep up with her wild dance moves.
Oh, you oughta see grandma rock
Once again, you should witness grandma's lively dancing.
Yeah, you oughta see grandma rock
Yes, indeed, you should see grandma's wild dance moves.
She got everybody jumpin' in our block
Grandma's dancing has everyone in the neighborhood excited.
Yeah, rock-rock-rock-grandmammie
Grandma sure knows how to rock!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
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@dominiquefaraut998
Une merveille ! avec Mr Eddie COCHRAN à la guitare !!!
@luckylojsan
this is rockin great!!
@vesaniskala6624
Eddie Cochran lead guitar!!!
@elikerwood5263
Lyrics pls I would love to sing this correctly
@tinytimthumb
no disrespect but it rocks more than the guy can play in the photo..........top bopper thanks for posting
@grantwilliamson9440
Whah what a Track.
@titi661966
yes edie a la guitar et pour d'autre artistes aussi.
@z1a2y3b4x5c6
guitar leed, eddy cochran?
@MiguelSanchez-yu4on
Yes he is
@ULTIMA-GENIUS-PREMIUM-HD
Not ''Eddy" but "Eddie"!